K r i s t i n a B o e le, N i c o l e H e y ti nk, Je ss i L ev in e,
M or g a n K e n n y, and M a r ia K o v o r o s
Week One: October 1
Topic: Characters (Section 1 out of 5 of your text) Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, describe the main characters in your text. What makes them interesting? What is their story or background? Why are you drawn to them? Conversely, are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not? (A) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader (Jessi Levine): The main characters in our book are Julie and Mike. Julie was married to a man named Jim, who died at the beginning of the book. Mike is Jim's best friend but is in love with Julie. What makes these characters so interesting is that they both have feelings for each other but neither one of them will make a move. It is interesting to read each chapter and see if anything will happen between them, but so far nothing. As a group we all decided that we don't like Richard. First of all we all agree Mike and Julie are meant to be together and Richard is in the way of that. Second Richard is very quiet and he doesn't seem to like Julie's friends too much. And lastly even the dog, Singer, doesn't like Richard. It is really unusual how Singer, Julie's dog, will bark whenever he is around Richard, but he runs and jumps up on Mike. Julie is meant to be with Mike.
Quotation finder( (Nicole Heytink): 1. " I told you he was a nice guy, you can admit you were wrong, you know, i think your just jealous."- pg. 9 2. (She liked mike)- " Mikes your friend, your best friend, and you don't want to ruin things, do you?" pg.17 3 " Why do you keep pretending you don't want to go out with julie?" " Is it because of Jim, because he has been gone for a long time, its not like your trying to steal his wife." pg. 29 4. " No i just wanted to hear your voice, the truth is i wanted to see if you would go out this saturday." pg.32 5. " I get it, He's perfect, she's wonderful, he's Mr. Everything." pg. 49 6. "So should i act like i don't care."--- No act like you do care and want what's best for her." pg. 49 7. He gives her the locket-- " Perfect. Its exactly the way i remember it." pg. 61 8. " Wheres the locket?" - " Does it bother you that much that i didnt wear it." pg. 76
Key Questioner:(Kristina Boele & Maria Kovoros) 1. When you found out Jim died, how did you feel? They really didn't talk about Jim before he died, only after so we never really knew about him. 2. What do you think about Julie and Mikes frienship? should they be more than friends, or would it ruin the friendship? We think that they should be more than friends, because they have chemistry. 3. Who do you think Julie should go for? Mike, her best friend and her ex husbands best friend. or Richard, the perfect guy? We think that she should go for Mike because he is the perfect boyfriend, and was always there for her when Jim died and she knew him for a long time. 4. Why do you think Singer growls at every guy Julie brings home except for Mike? Singer is protective over Julie and doesn't want to be replaced. 5. If you were in Mike's situation, would you tell Julie how you feel? Yes, i would definitely think that they should, but it should be at the right time and place. 6) Do you think Julie is really ready to start dating again? Yes, it has been four years and she seems to have taken Jim's death well and we all believe she is ready. 7) Do you think that since Mike was Jim’s best friend he should not date Julie? NO, we think that Mike would be the better choice. We think that jim would've wanted her to be happy and to be with someone that he trusts. 8) Does anyone feel like Singer resembles Jim in Julie’s life? Yes, we feel he has some of the same qualities that Jim had. 9) Why do you think Mike has such a hard time saying he has feelings for Julie? Because he was Jim's best friend. Also, she is dating Richard and he doesn't want to be rejected. 10) Can you explain Mabel and Julie’s relationship? They are very good friends and co workers.
Group Summarizer (Morgan Kenny) Our group had a lot to discuss. We talked a lot about Mike and Richard and which person we think should be with Julie. We basically came to the conclusion that Mike should be the one Julie should end up with. Mike was Jim's best friend and we all feel that we trust him, even though we are only nine chapters into the book. Richard seems like a sketchy person to have a relationship with and i think that even though he is supposedly good looking and a genuinely nice guy, something seems wrong. We also discussed how difficult it must be for Julie to have to start all over again after losing Jim. It seems like such a brave thing to do after what has happened to her. We think that even though Jim was an important part in her life, it's time to move on.
Week Two: October 8 Topic: Language (Section 2 out of 5 of your text) Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the type of language that your book contains. Is it easy to read? Conversational? "Classic"? Does it use a lot of words you don't understand? What grade level do you think the book is written at, and why? (A) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader: Morgan Kenny Sometimes this book is easy to read, and other times it can be confusing. The book switches back and forth between characters, so it can sometimes be hard to understand. But the language is easy to read and understand. I think this book is written at a high school level or higher. It's themes are for a more mature audience and the language is more advanced.
Quotation Finder: Jessi Levine -"You don't know what your talking about, you stupid grease monkey. It's not illegal you hear me? pg. 80 -"'suffer not the terrible singers, for they shall ruin ears.'" pg. 89 -"I need you." "You do?" "My faucet exploded" pg. 105 -"I'm sure. He was a good guy-a great guy. You couldn't have done any better. And he used to tell me that he couldn't have done any better either" pg. 114 -"I just needed to talk to someone. Someone i knew would listen" pg. 144
Key Questioner: Nicole Heytink & Kristina Boele 1. Do you think that Mike should have said something back to Benny, the rich kid who needs his car fixed? Yes he should have said something back because, Mike was just trying to do the right thing, and if he makes the engine louder, he might get in trouble with the police. 2. Did you actually believe that Mike and Andrea were going out? At first we thought that he wasn't joking, but after he said "i'm just kidding" is when we realized that he was joking? 3. Mike was with Julie alot in this part of the book, do you think that julie is starting to actually like Mike? Since we started reading the book, we knew that they had feeling for eachother, they never expressed them to eachother. In this chapter they did. 4. Don't you think that Richard calls/shows up to Julie's work at the weirdest times? Yes we think that Richard does show up at the weirdest times and we think that he is a creeper. 5. How did you feel that Mike and Julie are going on a date? We all liked that they are going on a date because we always wanted them to be together. 6. How do you think Richard will take it when Julie tells him she doesnt want to be with him anymore? We think that he will be heartbroken because he really is starting to love her. 7. What is the main conflict? The main conflict is between Richard and Julie, and Mike and Julie because Julie doesn't know what guy to pick. 8. What would you do if you found the note that Richard left for Julie? We all said that we would never talk/call him again. 9. If you were Mike, how would you feel if you found out that Julie broke up with Richard? We think that Mike would be happy if he found that out because he wants to be with her. 10. If you were Mike, would you tell Julie what you heard about Richard? Yes because he wants her to think that he is bad and wants her to go with him, and no because he wouldn't want to be the guy that broke them up and make her mad at him.
Group Summarizer: Maria Kovoros Today, our group we discussed what happened in the section of the book we read. The main purpose of this section was that Julie broke up with Richard and she went on a date with Mike. We also discussed who would be better for Julie and we decided it would be Mike because Richard is sketchy and we aren't sure of his motives. We also discussed why it was so hard for Mike to ask Julie out and their relationship in this section of the book. We also spoke about whether or not Richard would stay with Julie or Julie would choose Mike instead. In conclusion, this section of the story was focused on Julie and her relationships with Richard, Mike and also her friends.
Week Three: October 15 Topic: Mood/Tone (section 3 out of 5 of your text) Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the mood or tone of your book.What is the overriding emotion of this book? What examples back up your claim? (A) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page 4. Person D should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
Questions: (Jessi Levine & Morgan Kenny) 1.Why did it take Mike so long to ask Julie out? It took a while for Mike to ask Julie out because it was an awkward situation because Jim was Mike's best friend and Mike didn't know if Julie would feel the same way. He also wasn't sure if Julie still had feelings for Richard. 2. Why does Andrea keep going out with bad guys? She keeps going out with bad guys because she is a slut. She also has low self esteem and can't have a steady relationship. 3. Why do you think Richard keeps "running into" Julie? Richard wants her back , he is creepy and weird. He can't get over the fact that she dumped him. 4. What do you predict Richard will do to Mike/Julie? He might kill Mike and possibly abuse Julie. 5. Why is Mike so nervous around Julie? Mike is in love with Julie, he doesn't know how to express his feelings because they're just friends. 6. Are you happy that she chose to go on the date mike? Yes, because we love mike and we think that he is a good match for her. 7. do you think that even though we know what happened with richard he is still sketchy? Yes, because he still stlks her and shows up unexpectedly 8. How do you think her date went with mike? Good but mike was awkward and nervous but at the end it was cute 9. What do you think will happen next? Richard will kill or attack mike or julie. 10. Do you think richard will come back? No , mike has replaced him and we hope he never comes back
Group Leader- (Nicole Heytink) The mood/tone of this book is suspense. The overriding emotion of the book is sadness because Julie's, husband Jim died, and so did Richard's Mother. Also Julie and her mother do not get along well and never really see each-other.
Quotation Finder- (Maria Kovoros)
"Hey, Julie." He held out a bouquet of roses. "I picked these up at the airport on the way home. Sorry they're not as fresh as they should be, but there wasn't much of a selection." pg 180
"This isn't fair," he said softly. "Please, I just want to talk for a minute, okay?" he pleaded. pg 183
"In the future, when she remembered this moment, she would always recall with shock how quickly Singer moved." 183
"Singer wagged his tail, looking satisfied. Now we're getting somewhere. C'mon! He trotted out of the room, leading the way" pg 128
Group Summarizer- (Kristina Boele) Today, we talked a lot about Julie and Mike, and how they seem perfect for each other. Also, We all agree on how we think Richard has been acting really creepy following Mike and Julie. We think Richard is basically just jealous and we think he might try and hurt Mike and/ or Julie. When discussing the questions, we all agreed on the answers right away, we all love Mike and Julie together. We thought the quotes maria found were very good. We also talked about the mood and Nicole wrote down what we said.
Week Four: October 22 Topic: Themes/Images (section 4 out of 5 of your text) Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the themes and images that your book contains. What are some of the images that are used? What do they seem to represent? Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning? 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader- ( Maria Kovoros)
What are some of the images that are used? Mysterious and adventurous
What do they seem to represent? They represent the things that will happen next. Ex; what richard will do next.
Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning?
The author uses these images because he wants the readers to keep wanting to know what happens next and he wants them to enjoy the book.
Quotation Finder-(Morgan Kenny & Kristina Boele )
1. "In none of them did the caller say anything" page 199
2. "I think it might be Richard. i can't prove it, but it's just a feeling i get" page 201
3." Amazing, she thought, how the sun had found those spots and taken its revenge. I look like a pink spotted cheetah." page 206
4. " But then, as if knowing exactly what she was thinking, the person waved, his arm moving slowly back and forth like the pendulum of a grandfather clock. I'm here, he seemed to be saying i'm always here." page 207
5. "Two minutes later, Mike was being led away to the squad car." page 225
6. "I'd say it every day for the rest of my life." pg. 196
7. "Don't worry," he said, "I won't let anything happen to you." pg. 204
8. "But that look he gave really set me off." pg. 217
9. "No more New York stories, okay? Things are different down here. Blood runs a little hot in these parts. Once you learn the ropes, you'll realize that nearly every altercation has something to do with a feud or vendetta of some sort, and the law doesn't much like to get involved with those unless they cross the line, like this one." pg. 231
10. " He's been everywhere." pg 209
11. "she couldn't shake the sense of deja vu that suddenly washed over her, the same feeling she'd had when she'd visited Jim's grave" page 253
12. "someone wearing jeans and a dark blue shirt was standing near the dunes, holding...what? Binoculars? A telescope? She couldn't tell, but whatever is was, it was definitely focused on the boat. On her" page 265
13. "'Nothing happened between us, Mike' she said evenly" page 354
Questions- (Nicole Heytink)
1. Did you expect Mike to Attack richard at the bar? No we didn't expect him to attack him because richard didn't say anything bad to mIke.
2. Did you think it was to early in the relationship for them to already be having sex? Yes, even though they have been friends for years, there relationship should go slower.
3. Do you think that Richard is taking the breakup a little to far? Yes they went out for only a little bit and he is becoming obsessed.
4. Do you think Richard will hurt Julie, even though he loves her? Yes because he is a weird a man, and he is determined to be with.
5. How do you think Julie knew that it was Richard leaving the blank voice mails? Julie because she already thought that he was stalking her and now he called whenever she was with mike. He also left on voicemail of a song that mike wrote about her.
Group Summarizer- (Jessi Levine)
Today we discussed all of the chapters we read, and we found out more about Richard and how he is really creepy. We also talked about how Mike attacked Richard and how Julie went all crazy on Richard even though he didn't say anything. We think that Richard is going to do something bad by the end of the mike. Mike also got very mad at Julie because he found out that Richard slept over one night, and he didn't want to talk to her. We think that Mike should trust Julie after all she is going through with RIchard being a creep and believe her that when he slept over it was before any of this happen and he was in a complete separate room. We all want Mike and Julie to stay together.
Week Five: October 29 Topic: Responding to the Text (section 5 out of 5 of your text) Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss your final reflections on this book. Would you recommend it to peers? Why or why not? Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? (B) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Quotation Finder- ( Morgan Kenny & Kristina Boele) 1. "Just because he ran doesn't mean he's the one who assaulted Andrea." pg. 306
2. "Were safe here." pg 307
3. " Have you been able to track down any info on Jessica yet." pg 313
4. " Do you know if he was into photography as a hobby." pg. 319
5." He's the missing person." pg 322
6. " The real Richard Frankiln has been missing for years." pg 347
7. " I don't know that we'll ever understand it." pg 347
8. " Did I ever tell you about the letter i got from Jim." pg. 349
9. " And your right. i do love you." pg 350
10. " I love you, Singer." pg 379
Questions-( Maria Kovoros)
1. Why do you think that Richard killed Singer?
He wanted to kill anything close to Julie to get closer with her.
2. In the end do you ever figure out why Richard stalked Julie, and no one else?
He stalked Julie because she resembled Jessica.
3. Why would Richard try to kill Andrea?
She found pictures of Julie all over his house.
4. In the end what happens with Mike and Julie?
They are still in love and live together.
5. How do you think that Richard knew where Henrys beach house was?
He followed the police officers.
Group Summarizer-( Nicole Heytink)
Today we talked about how we thought that the ending was really weird. Even though we knew something bad was going to happen we didn't expect Richard to kill Andrea, or Singer. We also found out how Richard is really another person in disguise. Also we were happy that Mike didn't die and that Richard died. We thought that this was really good, and we kept wanting to read more.
Group Leader- (Jessi Levine)
Would you recommend it to peers?Why or why not? Yes I would recommend this book to my friends because I thought it was a very good book. It was really interesting and suspenseful. It also had a very unexpected ending. Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? I have never read another book with this same topic. It is very different from other books i've read. Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? No, because it was a good book, but I don't think it would be good for school. Maybe for a summer reading book.
The Guardian-By Nicholas Sparks
K r i s t i n a B o e le, N i c o l e H e y ti nk, Je ss i L ev in e,
M or g a n K e n n y, and M a r ia K o v o r o s
Week One: October 1
Topic: Characters (Section 1 out of 5 of your text)Assignment:
1. On your group's wiki page, describe the main characters in your text. What makes them interesting? What is their story or background? Why are you drawn to them? Conversely, are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not? (A)
2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques.
3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader (Jessi Levine):
The main characters in our book are Julie and Mike. Julie was married to a man named Jim, who died at the beginning of the book. Mike is Jim's best friend but is in love with Julie. What makes these characters so interesting is that they both have feelings for each other but neither one of them will make a move. It is interesting to read each chapter and see if anything will happen between them, but so far nothing. As a group we all decided that we don't like Richard. First of all we all agree Mike and Julie are meant to be together and Richard is in the way of that. Second Richard is very quiet and he doesn't seem to like Julie's friends too much. And lastly even the dog, Singer, doesn't like Richard. It is really unusual how Singer, Julie's dog, will bark whenever he is around Richard, but he runs and jumps up on Mike. Julie is meant to be with Mike.
Quotation finder( (Nicole Heytink):
1. " I told you he was a nice guy, you can admit you were wrong, you know, i think your just jealous."- pg. 9
2. (She liked mike)- " Mikes your friend, your best friend, and you don't want to ruin things, do you?" pg.17
3 " Why do you keep pretending you don't want to go out with julie?" " Is it because of Jim, because he has been gone for a long time, its not like your trying to steal his wife." pg. 29
4. " No i just wanted to hear your voice, the truth is i wanted to see if you would go out this saturday." pg.32
5. " I get it, He's perfect, she's wonderful, he's Mr. Everything." pg. 49
6. "So should i act like i don't care."--- No act like you do care and want what's best for her." pg. 49
7. He gives her the locket-- " Perfect. Its exactly the way i remember it." pg. 61
8. " Wheres the locket?" - " Does it bother you that much that i didnt wear it." pg. 76
Key Questioner:(Kristina Boele & Maria Kovoros)
1. When you found out Jim died, how did you feel?
They really didn't talk about Jim before he died, only after so we never really knew about him.
2. What do you think about Julie and Mikes frienship? should they be more than friends, or would it ruin the friendship?
We think that they should be more than friends, because they have chemistry.
3. Who do you think Julie should go for? Mike, her best friend and her ex husbands best friend. or Richard, the perfect guy?
We think that she should go for Mike because he is the perfect boyfriend, and was always there for her when Jim died and she knew him for a long time.
4. Why do you think Singer growls at every guy Julie brings home except for Mike?
Singer is protective over Julie and doesn't want to be replaced.
5. If you were in Mike's situation, would you tell Julie how you feel?
Yes, i would definitely think that they should, but it should be at the right time and place.
6) Do you think Julie is really ready to start dating again?
Yes, it has been four years and she seems to have taken Jim's death well and we all believe she is ready.
7) Do you think that since Mike was Jim’s best friend he should not date Julie?
NO, we think that Mike would be the better choice. We think that jim would've wanted her to be happy and to be with someone that he trusts.
8) Does anyone feel like Singer resembles Jim in Julie’s life?
Yes, we feel he has some of the same qualities that Jim had.
9) Why do you think Mike has such a hard time saying he has feelings for Julie?
Because he was Jim's best friend. Also, she is dating Richard and he doesn't want to be rejected.
10) Can you explain Mabel and Julie’s relationship?
They are very good friends and co workers.
Group Summarizer (Morgan Kenny)
Our group had a lot to discuss. We talked a lot about Mike and Richard and which person we think should be with Julie. We basically came to the conclusion that Mike should be the one Julie should end up with. Mike was Jim's best friend and we all feel that we trust him, even though we are only nine chapters into the book. Richard seems like a sketchy person to have a relationship with and i think that even though he is supposedly good looking and a genuinely nice guy, something seems wrong.
We also discussed how difficult it must be for Julie to have to start all over again after losing Jim. It seems like such a brave thing to do after what has happened to her. We think that even though Jim was an important part in her life, it's time to move on.
Week Two: October 8
Topic: Language (Section 2 out of 5 of your text)
Assignment:
1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the type of language that your book contains. Is it easy to read? Conversational? "Classic"? Does it use a lot of words you don't understand? What grade level do you think the book is written at, and why? (A)
2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques.
3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader: Morgan Kenny
Sometimes this book is easy to read, and other times it can be confusing. The book switches back and forth between characters, so it can sometimes be hard to understand. But the language is easy to read and understand. I think this book is written at a high school level or higher. It's themes are for a more mature audience and the language is more advanced.
Quotation Finder: Jessi Levine
-"You don't know what your talking about, you stupid grease monkey. It's not illegal you hear me? pg. 80
-"'suffer not the terrible singers, for they shall ruin ears.'" pg. 89
-"I need you." "You do?" "My faucet exploded" pg. 105
-"I'm sure. He was a good guy-a great guy. You couldn't have done any better. And he used to tell me that he couldn't have done any better either" pg. 114
-"I just needed to talk to someone. Someone i knew would listen" pg. 144
Key Questioner: Nicole Heytink & Kristina Boele
1. Do you think that Mike should have said something back to Benny, the rich kid who needs his car fixed?
Yes he should have said something back because, Mike was just trying to do the right thing, and if he makes the engine louder, he might get in trouble with the police.
2. Did you actually believe that Mike and Andrea were going out?
At first we thought that he wasn't joking, but after he said "i'm just kidding" is when we realized that he was joking?
3. Mike was with Julie alot in this part of the book, do you think that julie is starting to actually like Mike?
Since we started reading the book, we knew that they had feeling for eachother, they never expressed them to eachother. In this chapter they did.
4. Don't you think that Richard calls/shows up to Julie's work at the weirdest times?
Yes we think that Richard does show up at the weirdest times and we think that he is a creeper.
5. How did you feel that Mike and Julie are going on a date?
We all liked that they are going on a date because we always wanted them to be together.
6. How do you think Richard will take it when Julie tells him she doesnt want to be with him anymore?
We think that he will be heartbroken because he really is starting to love her.
7. What is the main conflict?
The main conflict is between Richard and Julie, and Mike and Julie because Julie doesn't know what guy to pick.
8. What would you do if you found the note that Richard left for Julie?
We all said that we would never talk/call him again.
9. If you were Mike, how would you feel if you found out that Julie broke up with Richard?
We think that Mike would be happy if he found that out because he wants to be with her.
10. If you were Mike, would you tell Julie what you heard about Richard?
Yes because he wants her to think that he is bad and wants her to go with him, and no because he wouldn't want to be the guy that broke them up and make her mad at him.
Group Summarizer: Maria Kovoros
Today, our group we discussed what happened in the section of the book we read. The main purpose of this section was that Julie broke up with Richard and she went on a date with Mike. We also discussed who would be better for Julie and we decided it would be Mike because Richard is sketchy and we aren't sure of his motives. We also discussed why it was so hard for Mike to ask Julie out and their relationship in this section of the book. We also spoke about whether or not Richard would stay with Julie or Julie would choose Mike instead. In conclusion, this section of the story was focused on Julie and her relationships with Richard, Mike and also her friends.
Week Three: October 15
Topic: Mood/Tone (section 3 out of 5 of your text)
Assignment:
1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the mood or tone of your book.What is the overriding emotion of this book? What examples back up your claim? (A)
2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques.
3. Person C should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
4. Person D should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
Questions: (Jessi Levine & Morgan Kenny)
1.Why did it take Mike so long to ask Julie out?
It took a while for Mike to ask Julie out because it was an awkward situation because Jim was Mike's best friend and Mike didn't know if Julie would feel the same way. He also wasn't sure if Julie still had feelings for Richard.
2. Why does Andrea keep going out with bad guys?
She keeps going out with bad guys because she is a slut. She also has low self esteem and can't have a steady relationship.
3. Why do you think Richard keeps "running into" Julie?
Richard wants her back , he is creepy and weird. He can't get over the fact that she dumped him.
4. What do you predict Richard will do to Mike/Julie?
He might kill Mike and possibly abuse Julie.
5. Why is Mike so nervous around Julie?
Mike is in love with Julie, he doesn't know how to express his feelings because they're just friends.
6. Are you happy that she chose to go on the date mike?
Yes, because we love mike and we think that he is a good match for her.
7. do you think that even though we know what happened with richard he is still sketchy?
Yes, because he still stlks her and shows up unexpectedly
8. How do you think her date went with mike?
Good but mike was awkward and nervous but at the end it was cute
9. What do you think will happen next?
Richard will kill or attack mike or julie.
10. Do you think richard will come back?
No , mike has replaced him and we hope he never comes back
Group Leader- (Nicole Heytink)
The mood/tone of this book is suspense. The overriding emotion of the book is sadness because Julie's, husband Jim died, and so did Richard's Mother. Also Julie and her mother do not get along well and never really see each-other.
Quotation Finder- (Maria Kovoros)
"Hey, Julie." He held out a bouquet of roses. "I picked these up at the airport on the way home. Sorry they're not as fresh as they should be, but there wasn't much of a selection." pg 180
"This isn't fair," he said softly. "Please, I just want to talk for a minute, okay?" he pleaded. pg 183
"In the future, when she remembered this moment, she would always recall with shock how quickly Singer moved." 183
"Hey, Mike." Julie said, sounding stressed. "You busy?" pg 136
"Singer wagged his tail, looking satisfied. Now we're getting somewhere. C'mon! He trotted out of the room, leading the way" pg 128
Group Summarizer- (Kristina Boele)
Today, we talked a lot about Julie and Mike, and how they seem perfect for each other. Also, We all agree on how we think Richard has been acting really creepy following Mike and Julie. We think Richard is basically just jealous and we think he might try and hurt Mike and/ or Julie. When discussing the questions, we all agreed on the answers right away, we all love Mike and Julie together. We thought the quotes maria found were very good. We also talked about the mood and Nicole wrote down what we said.
Week Four: October 22
Topic: Themes/Images (section 4 out of 5 of your text)
Assignment:
1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the themes and images that your book contains. What are some of the images that are used? What do they seem to represent? Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning?
2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques.
3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Group Leader- ( Maria Kovoros)
What are some of the images that are used?
Mysterious and adventurous
What do they seem to represent?
They represent the things that will happen next. Ex; what richard will do next.
Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning?
The author uses these images because he wants the readers to keep wanting to know what happens next and he wants them to enjoy the book.
Quotation Finder-(Morgan Kenny & Kristina Boele )
1. "In none of them did the caller say anything" page 199
2. "I think it might be Richard. i can't prove it, but it's just a feeling i get" page 201
3." Amazing, she thought, how the sun had found those spots and taken its revenge. I look like a pink spotted cheetah." page 206
4. " But then, as if knowing exactly what she was thinking, the person waved, his arm moving slowly back and forth like the pendulum of a grandfather clock. I'm here, he seemed to be saying i'm always here." page 207
5. "Two minutes later, Mike was being led away to the squad car." page 225
6. "I'd say it every day for the rest of my life." pg. 196
7. "Don't worry," he said, "I won't let anything happen to you." pg. 204
8. "But that look he gave really set me off." pg. 217
9. "No more New York stories, okay? Things are different down here. Blood runs a little hot in these parts. Once you learn the ropes, you'll realize that nearly every altercation has something to do with a feud or vendetta of some sort, and the law doesn't much like to get involved with those unless they cross the line, like this one." pg. 231
10. " He's been everywhere." pg 209
11. "she couldn't shake the sense of deja vu that suddenly washed over her, the same feeling she'd had when she'd visited Jim's grave" page 253
12. "someone wearing jeans and a dark blue shirt was standing near the dunes, holding...what? Binoculars? A telescope? She couldn't tell, but whatever is was, it was definitely focused on the boat. On her" page 265
13. "'Nothing happened between us, Mike' she said evenly" page 354
Questions- (Nicole Heytink)
1. Did you expect Mike to Attack richard at the bar?
No we didn't expect him to attack him because richard didn't say anything bad to mIke.
2. Did you think it was to early in the relationship for them to already be having sex?
Yes, even though they have been friends for years, there relationship should go slower.
3. Do you think that Richard is taking the breakup a little to far?
Yes they went out for only a little bit and he is becoming obsessed.
4. Do you think Richard will hurt Julie, even though he loves her?
Yes because he is a weird a man, and he is determined to be with.
5. How do you think Julie knew that it was Richard leaving the blank voice mails?
Julie because she already thought that he was stalking her and now he called whenever she was with mike. He also left on voicemail of a song that mike wrote about her.
Group Summarizer- (Jessi Levine)
Today we discussed all of the chapters we read, and we found out more about Richard and how he is really creepy. We also talked about how Mike attacked Richard and how Julie went all crazy on Richard even though he didn't say anything. We think that Richard is going to do something bad by the end of the mike. Mike also got very mad at Julie because he found out that Richard slept over one night, and he didn't want to talk to her. We think that Mike should trust Julie after all she is going through with RIchard being a creep and believe her that when he slept over it was before any of this happen and he was in a complete separate room. We all want Mike and Julie to stay together.
Week Five: October 29
Topic: Responding to the Text (section 5 out of 5 of your text)
Assignment:
1. On your group's wiki page, discuss your final reflections on this book. Would you recommend it to peers? Why or why not? Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? (B)
2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques.
3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.
4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page
Quotation Finder- ( Morgan Kenny & Kristina Boele)
1. "Just because he ran doesn't mean he's the one who assaulted Andrea." pg. 306
2. "Were safe here." pg 307
3. " Have you been able to track down any info on Jessica yet." pg 313
4. " Do you know if he was into photography as a hobby." pg. 319
5." He's the missing person." pg 322
6. " The real Richard Frankiln has been missing for years." pg 347
7. " I don't know that we'll ever understand it." pg 347
8. " Did I ever tell you about the letter i got from Jim." pg. 349
9. " And your right. i do love you." pg 350
10. " I love you, Singer." pg 379
Questions-( Maria Kovoros)
1. Why do you think that Richard killed Singer?
He wanted to kill anything close to Julie to get closer with her.
2. In the end do you ever figure out why Richard stalked Julie, and no one else?
He stalked Julie because she resembled Jessica.
3. Why would Richard try to kill Andrea?
She found pictures of Julie all over his house.
4. In the end what happens with Mike and Julie?
They are still in love and live together.
5. How do you think that Richard knew where Henrys beach house was?
He followed the police officers.
Group Summarizer-( Nicole Heytink)
Today we talked about how we thought that the ending was really weird. Even though we knew something bad was going to happen we didn't expect Richard to kill Andrea, or Singer. We also found out how Richard is really another person in disguise. Also we were happy that Mike didn't die and that Richard died. We thought that this was really good, and we kept wanting to read more.
Group Leader- (Jessi Levine)
Would you recommend it to peers?Why or why not? Yes I would recommend this book to my friends because I thought it was a very good book. It was really interesting and suspenseful. It also had a very unexpected ending.
Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? I have never read another book with this same topic. It is very different from other books i've read.
Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? No, because it was a good book, but I don't think it would be good for school. Maybe for a summer reading book.